Ad Law Access
Michaels Stores Inc. Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million CPSC Civil Penalty
Last week, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that Michaels Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $1.5 million in civil penalties to settle allegations that Michaels failed to file a timely report about a safety…
Senate Commerce Committee Holds Confirmation Hearings on FTC Chair and Commissioner Nominees
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held confirmation hearings yesterday for the four nominees to the Federal Trade Commission: Joseph Simons (nominated as Chair), Rohit Chopra, Noah Phillips,…
State AGs Still Really Don’t Like Cy Pres Class Action Settlements
When class actions have a low settlement value relative to the size of the class, it is normal for defendants to pay out money to non-profit groups that advocate for issues relevant to the case rather than directly to…
Be Careful When Marketing Around the Olympics
As consumers get ready to watch the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, some companies are getting ready to capitalize on the public enthusiasm. Many marketers want to incorporate Olympics-related themes – ranging from overt…
Think Your Prescription Drug Advertising is Beyond NAD’s Purview? NAD Disagrees.
Those of us who spend our days at the intersection of law and advertising of health products generally accept that the prescription drug world is a universe unto itself, overseen by the FDA pursuant to the Prescription…